Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Identify different sources of pollution
• Understand the types of pollutants and their impact
• Learn how pollutants bioaccumulate and biomagnify+ Show more

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• Explain how specific persuasive techniques in media influence attention, emotion, and audience interpretation.
• Identify visual and audio features (camera angles, color, music, repetition, slogans, and testimonials) and describe how they can encourage agreement.
• Evaluate why a creator uses a technique and whether it matches the needs and beliefs of a target audience.

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• Describe the particle model as a way to understand the states of matter.
• Explain how particles behave differently in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Connect microscopic particle arrangements to macroscopic properties like shape and volume.+ Show more

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• Explain how free electrons in metals allow electrical charge to move (conductivity).
• Compare how material type, temperature, and cross-sectional area affect conductivity.
• Describe why high-conductivity materials are useful in real electrical devices.

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• Describe the gravitational relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how the relative positions of these bodies cause lunar phases, eclipses, and tides.
• Identify key terms related to celestial alignment and observable phenomena.+ Show more

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• Identify matter, particles, and the three states of matter.
• Compare particle arrangement and movement in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain changes of state using the particle model.+ Show more

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• Understand what the angle of attack is and how it affects flight performance.
• Recognize how increasing the angle influences lift and drag until a stall occurs.
• Identify examples of wings, gliders, and kites and how angle adjustments impact their flight.

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• Understand how Earth's systems are interconnected and how changes in one system can affect others.
• Identify the different Earth systems: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
• Describe how energy from the Sun drives cycles and interactions among Earth's systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how long-term measurements differ from short-term weather observations
• Interpret climate graphs to identify averages, variability, and the likelihood of extremes
• Use historical baselines to compare current climate patterns and detect possible shifts

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• Explain how precipitation returns water to Earth and connects the atmosphere to the hydrosphere and geosphere.
• Describe how infiltration allows water to enter soil and how it can help recharge groundwater.
• Compare factors that increase infiltration versus factors that increase runoff.

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• Understand the concept of trophic levels in ecosystems
• Explain how energy is transferred between trophic levels
• Describe why energy decreases as it moves to higher levels+ Show more

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• Explain what assumptions are in a science model and why they are needed
• Use evidence to judge whether a model’s predictions match observed results
• Describe a model’s limitations and connect limitations to the strength of evidence

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• Identify the central message and key details in information presented through diagrams, charts, timelines, photos, audio, and short videos.
• Explain how labels, legends, captions, and design choices change or clarify meaning.
• Distinguish between supporting data and general background information when interpreting a source.+ Show more

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• Understand how sunlight is converted into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells
• Identify different renewable energy sources and their transformation processes
• Recognize the importance of renewable energy for sustainable development+ Show more

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• Define limiting factors and explain their role in ecosystems.
• Identify abiotic and biotic limiting factors affecting populations.
• Analyze how changes in limiting resources influence population dynamics.+ Show more

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• Explain gas pressure using the particle model (collisions and particle motion).
• Describe how temperature, particle speed, and volume affect gas pressure.
• Connect microscopic particle ideas to macroscopic examples such as tires and altitude.

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• Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes in matter.
• Identify evidence that indicates whether a change is physical or chemical.
• Recognize examples of physical changes in everyday life.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between fundamental and realized niches using abiotic factors and biotic interactions
• Describe how temporal and spatial partitioning can reduce competition among similar species
• Predict how changes in environmental conditions may shift niche use through measurable parameters and behavioral flexibility

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation
• Identify causes of habitat fragmentation
• Recognize effects of habitat fragmentation on species and ecosystems+ Show more

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• Explain how conduction, convection, and radiation transfer thermal energy.
• Identify examples of each energy transfer mechanism in everyday life.
• Connect changes in temperature to different ways heat transfer occurs.+ Show more

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• Identify key events on the timeline of D-Day and explain what happened in each stage
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to describe how planning decisions influenced outcomes
• Connect collective effort and leadership choices to the results of the Normandy invasion+ Show more

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• Explain how balanced forces produce a net force of zero and can keep motion the same
• Describe how unbalanced forces create a net force that changes speed or direction
• Connect the direction of the net force to the direction of the resulting change in motion

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• Explain how streamlining shapes an object to reduce aerodynamic resistance.
• Identify features of streamlined designs that help delay airflow separation.
• Use evidence from a text to describe how shape changes affect pressure and energy needs.

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• Explain how wing features like camber, thickness, and aspect ratio affect lift and drag.
• Describe how wing geometry influences stall behavior and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio glider wings with low-aspect, robust short-field wings.

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• Explain how Earth’s tilt and orbit change daylight and solar intensity across seasons in Alberta.
• Describe how continental climate and latitude influence seasonal temperature and precipitation patterns.
• Connect seasonal changes to real-world effects such as river ice breakup and agricultural timing.

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• Describe how the Sun’s apparent path across the sky changes with season and latitude.
• Compare solar elevation at noon in summer versus winter and relate it to day length.
• Use sunrise and sunset location changes to explain apparent motion of the Sun.+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth’s rotation and orbit create predictable sky patterns for the Sun, Moon, and constellations
• Explain how planets appear to move more slowly than background stars over time
• Use observational evidence to predict seasonal star patterns from a fixed location

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation creates day and night.
• Describe how axial tilt and orbital position affect the length of daylight during the year.
• Interpret how daylight duration changes with seasons and latitude in Alberta.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes alternating day and night
• Describe how Earth’s rotation relates to apparent daily motion of the Sun and stars
• Use time-order cues to connect sunrise, solar noon, and sunset to Earth’s rotation+ Show more

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• Explain how different organisms play specific roles in an ecosystem
• Identify how keystone and indicator species can affect ecosystem functions
• Describe how species diversity helps ecosystems resist and recover from disturbances+ Show more

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• Describe how energy moves through a forest food web among producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify trophic relationships and how changes in one species can affect others over time.
• Explain the role of decomposers in recycling organic matter in forest ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain how unity and shared civic actions can help communities heal after a crisis.
• Identify examples of resilience shown by individuals and groups across different places.
• Describe the role of civic symbols and community support in building a sense of belonging.

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• Identify major forest types and describe typical species found in each type
• Explain how elevation, soil moisture, and fire history help determine where forest types grow
• Use evidence from a passage to answer questions about forest distribution and habitat diversity+ Show more

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• Describe how tree growth rings can show a tree’s age and yearly radial growth
• Explain how ring width and density can reflect seasonal moisture, temperature, and disturbances
• Use ring patterns to understand past climate and fire frequency through dendrochronology+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement tools and match them to the quantity they measure
• Explain why calibration and unit choice matter for accurate data collection
• Represent measurement observations clearly for comparison across sampling times+ Show more

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• Explain how instrument resolution, environmental variation, and human observation can create measurement uncertainty
• Estimate uncertainty using repeated measurements and a range
• Interpret simple percent error and use it to judge whether results are reasonable+ Show more

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• Define operational definitions and explain why they make observations clearer and comparable.
• Identify key details needed for a good measurement protocol (units, location, timing, and procedure).
• Convert qualitative ideas into quantitative measures using an appropriate unit and method.

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• Describe how temporal and spatial patterns can be identified in environmental data
• Use descriptive statistics and moving averages to support observations about datasets
• Explain how seasonal decomposition helps separate trends, seasonal cycles, and irregular changes+ Show more

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• Describe how random, stratified, and systematic sampling differ and why each can produce representative results
• Explain how sample size and spatial distribution affect the strength and limits of conclusions
• Identify which sampling method best fits a given research situation

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• Identify safe handling practices for measurement tools such as thermometers, pH probes, and handheld anemometers
• Explain how to store, clean, and manage batteries to prevent equipment damage and measurement errors
• Describe calibration checks and contamination prevention steps for fieldwork near wetlands and river edges

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• Identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an Alberta science investigation.
• Explain why scientists keep controlled variables the same to see true patterns.
• Use operational definitions and consistent measurement intervals to improve data reliability.

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, bark) and describe what each one does.
• Explain how tree structures help with survival needs such as support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Use specific vocabulary from the lesson to make accurate form–function connections.

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• Explain how to judge whether a claim follows from given data and methods.
• Identify whether evidence is relevant, consistent with patterns, and considers uncertainty.
• Match the scope of a claim to how strong the dataset is.+ Show more

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• Identify common examples of digital sources used for local environmental inquiry
• Explain how metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage help evaluate digital data
• Determine how licensing and standardized formats affect sharing and comparing datasets+ Show more

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• Identify how data-table headings, units, and time stamps help interpret measurements
• Use information from a data table to answer questions about accuracy and consistency
• Evaluate statements about good record-keeping using evidence from a data-table context+ Show more

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• Distinguish systematic error from random error in measurement situations
• Describe how replication and calibration help estimate the impact of errors on conclusions
• Explain how uncertainty can affect confidence in scientific results

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• Explain how to turn analyzed observations into clear, evidence-supported claims
• Identify appropriate descriptive statistics and visuals for representing patterns in data
• Use scientific communication conventions such as labels, units, and citing data sources

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a science investigation.
• Choose appropriate control conditions and justify why they provide a fair comparison.
• Create a testable question and a consistent measurement plan for repeatable results.